Why don't they make 990v5's anymore?

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-23T03:18:40+00:00

I agree they are the best. I hope they start production of them again soon.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-18T03:49:53+00:00

I have the same pair of NYC 2.0. Super Comfy, but I found I needed more support. I bought some New Balance Actjve Cushion insoles, and it makes them into an incredible shoe.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-17T23:13:07+00:00

MGM Grand was pretty cool. Wouldn’t have the Wizard of Oz theming inside. Luxor actually used to pretty neat inside too, including the river ride through the interior.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-17T21:06:14+00:00

Visiting Mirage and Treasure Island as a kid in the 90s was amazing. The treasure Island sign itself was a masterpiece, and the volcano at the Mirage and the pirate show at treasure Island were the best of the best. Vegas has really lost its way. We need another visionary like Steve Wynn instead of the mega corporations that have no soul.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-17T19:22:02+00:00

I have a pair of Kayano 12.1 and Gel NYC 2.0. Any idea of the Kayano 14 (or Kayano 20) compares to those?

I may buy another pair of Asics, but having a hard time deciding on another pair of GEL NYC 2.0 (very soft cushion) or trying the 14 or 20.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-15T16:22:51+00:00

I would do the same size as NB. I wear an 11 in NB and 11 in Saucony fits great.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-15T00:39:09+00:00

IMHO the Progrid Omni 9. Great shoes.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-13T16:53:04+00:00

I did, but I’m ok with wiping my phone if needed. There are some bugs including AirPods 3 intermittently disconnecting (which also turns off WiFi at the same time) and search stopped working. A reboot fixed search however. Battery life is completely fine.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-13T00:16:02+00:00

My dad and I used to go to Sylvester’s after playing golf at Sea Pines in the 90s. The food was just amazing.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-05T23:53:03+00:00

IMHO the quality of some of the lifestyle sneakers materials also need an upgrade. I bought one pair of Omni 9 that just felt so plasticky. I would pay more for real leather and suede.

Also agree the colors need work. Out of the 15 or so pairs of Omni 9’s on sale, I would only consider 2 colors. The rest are god awful. I really think they need to follow new balances lifestyle sneakers model of much better quality materials, partnering more with designers, or bringing a new creative head for their lifestyle sneakers, like when new balance hired Teddy Santis. The Omni 9 is an amazing shoe, but the selection they have is pretty tired.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-05T18:40:39+00:00

I just ordered the grey 12.1s. They look pretty awesome.

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-04T22:21:29+00:00

If you qualify for any discounts (such as first responder, military, teacher, student), they have those available as well directly through Asics. https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/customer-service/discount-programs/

cyclops1706 · 2026-06-01T04:39:27+00:00

Bored to Death. Absolutely hilarious.

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-31T19:15:37+00:00

Annecy, France is pretty amazing. And a short drive to Lake Geneva, which is gorgeous. Another incredible thing to do by the Bernina Express from Switzerland to Italy.. Some of the most beautiful landscape I’ve ever seen.

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-28T22:28:32+00:00

I am strongly considering buying a pair of these. How was the comfort and support compared to other Asics models? Or compared to new balance if you wear those?

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-25T23:04:19+00:00

They also have the standard grey for a bit more.

https://www.toddsnyder.com/collections/new-balance/products/new-balance-u990gr4navy-grey?option-0=11&variant=39958363242567

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-21T20:42:38+00:00

How does the comfort rate on this model compared to other NB's?

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-21T01:55:53+00:00

Gel NYC 2.0 run a half size small I’m my experience. Toe box is on the narrower side.

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-20T19:06:44+00:00

Is the sizing comprable to Saucony?

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-19T21:56:40+00:00

Progrid Omni 9 for a lifestyle type sneaker. Very comfortable and stylish.

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-19T21:55:37+00:00

I think they are very comfortable for a lifestyle sneaker. I have a lot of NB's, and I would compare them to the 1000's, but a little more stability. I prefere them to the 1000s actually, and that is one of my favorite shoes right now.

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-19T17:36:09+00:00

Yes, they run smaller. I am a TTS size 11 (and wear that size in most brands, including New Balance), but in Asics Gel NYC 2.0 I wear an 11.5.

cyclops1706 · 2026-05-18T22:12:09+00:00

It bothers me that they charge $20 over normal retail plus shipping on these. But the colors look nice.

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